The six-part series is a unique, unpredictable, unscripted comedy, which follows the successful adaptation of Prime Video’s global smash-hit comedy franchise currently produced in over 20 countries and territories worldwide, including Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and South Africa.
The series will see Basketmouth pit 10 of Nigeria’s best comedy and entertainment stars against one another in a celebrity showdown where anything can happen. The all-star lineup includes Okey Bakassi, Acapella, Sabinus, KieKie, Buchi, Dat Warri Girl, Taaooma, Senator, IGoSave, and Gandoki.
The series will follow the group of comedians as they compete to be the ‘Last One Laughing’. For six hours, there is only one rule: if you laugh, you lose. The last comedian to remain straight-faced will be the winner and will be able to donate N 40 million to a charity of their choice. The top comedic lineup will bring every comedy trick they have to make each other laugh whilst resisting the urge to laugh themselves.
Speaking with The Guardian, Head of Originals, Africa and Middle East, Prime Video, Ned Mitchell, said their aim is to expose Nigerian comedy to the world. “This is a real competition and we are all about being authentic and real. We can’t wait for everyone to enjoy it.”
Head of NG Originals, Prime Video, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said it is befitting that their first unscripted show is comedy as comedy is where Nigerian entertainment grew from.
“We’re launching globally on July 14 and it will show in over 200 countries,” she said.
